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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,565.02, 427,204.62 and 173,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,565.02, 427,204.62 and 173,629.20 is: 239,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,565.02 : 427,204.62 = 173,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,565.02/427,204.62 = 173,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,565.02x = 427,204.62 × 173,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,565.02x = 74,175,196,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175,196,406.90/309,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,611.04

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